Each year Arlington SEPTA asks each School Board candidate questions relating to special education and shares their unedited answers for your information. Arlington SEPTA is a non-partisan organization and does not endorse specific candidates. Instead we provide this information for our community so each individual can make an informed decision. This year there are two seats […]
Personal Device Policy Survey Results
SEPTA conducted a survey for families of students with disabilities in APS regarding their experiences with the new systemwide cell phone rules. The survey gathered information about how students with disabilities are using personal devices in school, and about families’ experiences with communications and accommodations. We had 57 English responses, 2 Spanish. The survey was […]
Submit Your Questions for the Superintendent Team Chat by Oct 14!
2024 Superintendent Team ChatWednesday, October 23, 20247:00 – 8:30 p.mSyphax Education Center2110 Washington Blvd, Room 454And Online Via ZoomRSVP Here Submit Questions for Arlington SEPTA’s Superintendent Team Chat by October 14th at midnight. To submit questions go to https://arlingtonsepta.org/superintendents-chat/or email them to president@arlingtonsepta.org Each year, Arlington SEPTA hosts a “Super Chat” with the current APS […]
Arlington SEPTA Seeks Family/Student Feedback on APS Personal Device Rules
** SEPTA Personal Device Survey: https://forms.gle/ceMyhTNoWo5YX9Xy6 **** Encuesta de SEPTA sobre dispositivos personales: https://forms.gle/DwMj2dXuXbVxxgc9A ** Arlington Special Education PTA (SEPTA) would like to hear from families of students with disabilities on their experience with the new APS personal device rules restricting students’ use of cell phones and smart watches. This survey is administered by SEPTA, not by APS. SEPTA will use […]
FAQ for New Personal Electronic Device Policy and Students with Disabilities
APS is changing its rules on personal electronic devices. We have created a Q&A with the information that parents and caregivers of students with disabilities need to know. New Personal Device Rules in APS A Q&A from Arlington SEPTA What are the new developments on personal devices in schools? On August 15, 2024, the Superintendent […]
SEPTA Letter Regarding APS Personal Device Policy
On July 18th SEPTA’s Co-Presidents and Advocacy Committee sent the letter below to Dr. Duran and the School Board regarding APS’s new restrictions on students’ personal device use in schools. Re: New Restrictions on Students’ Personal Device Use Dear School Board Members and Dr. Durán: We are writing on behalf of the Arlington Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) regarding Arlington Public Schools’ plan to adopt new […]
School Board Candidates Respond to SEPTA Questionnaire
To select two candidates for Arlington School Board who will receive the Democratic endorsement in 2024, Arlington Dems is conducting a vote by Caucus from May 5th to May 11th; online voting via ElectionBuddy is from April 20th to May 11th. For more information contact VADEMS Arlington. Please note that Arlington SEPTA is a non-partisan organization and does not […]
Behavioral Intervention Services (BIS)
SEPTA is very concerned to learn that Arlington County plans to eliminate its children’s Behavioral Intervention Services (BIS) program in the FY 2025 proposed budget. BIS provides critical support for children who are experiencing challenging behaviors at home, in school, or in the community. BIS makes recommendations to parents/guardians and teachers on how to better support the child’s needs […]
Submit Questions for SEPTA’s 2023 Annual Superintendent Team Chat
2023 Superintendent Team ChatWednesday, October 18, 20236:30 – 7:00 p.m. – PTA Business7:00 – 8:30 p.m – Super Team ChatSyphax Education Center2110 Washington Blvd, Room 454And Online Via ZoomRSVP Here Submit Questions for Arlington SEPTA’s Superintendent Team Chat by October 11th at midnight. To submit questions go to https://arlingtonsepta.org/superintendents-chat/or email them to president@arlingtonsepta.org Each year, […]
SEPTA Advocacy Request for English Language Learner Feedback
The DOJ is looking for APS families to provide progress monitoring feedback regarding the English Language Learner Settlement Agreement. Please circulate these flyers with APS stakeholders. Please Email: Community.APS@usdoj.gov or Voicemail: 888-473-3220
